Question 1

mineral oil for constipation, can it induce labor?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: Mineral oil is relatively mild when used as directed and not in excess or for prolonged periods of time.

Question 2

is it ok to take borage oil pills to induce labor?

Accepted Answer

I wouldnt: I never recommend anything to induce labor unless it is in a more controlled environment.

Letting your labor naturally start is always safer for you and your baby. Unless of course, you are going too far past your due date. 

I wouldnt take a chance with over the counter products to induce labor, .

Question 3

what are the risks of taking caster oil to help induce labor?

Accepted Answer

Don't do it!: Unapproved indication in pregnancy, could stimulate forceful contractions and dehydration from diarrhea, a combination likely to lead to fetal asphyxia and death.
Use of castor oil as a laxative during pregnancy should be avoided.

Question 4

can rubbing castrol oil on your stomach induce labor?

Accepted Answer

No. : There is a paucity of data regarding the safety and/or efficacy of castor oil which is often ingested rather than used topically. People tend to report nausea with this method and i would recommend against trying induction at home.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term=23881775.

Question 5

help can castor oil really help induce labor?

Accepted Answer

Diarrhoea: Castor Oil gives you diarrhea and tends to give you false labor which is irritating. Castor Oil may give some other associated side effects. Please consult with your doctor before you use castor oil.

Question 6

can you tell me facts on castor oil to induce labor?

Accepted Answer

Talk to your ob: Castor oil causes diarrhea.  In the process, it can cause some uterine contractions.  It is not directly harmful to the baby.  However, inducing your own contractions without the knowlege of your OB can cause problems for your baby and is not a great idea.  Induction without a medical reason prior to 39 weeks is not recommended.  Best to discuss this idea with your Ob before you try it.

Question 7

is it safe to use castro oil to induce labor? or will it harm baby?

Accepted Answer

Castor oil and labor: A 2009 study of 612 women with pregnancies of 40 weeks or more reports that the use of castor oil to induce labor was not dangerous to mother or fetus, but did not result in a significant difference in labor onset in the group that took the oil, and those that didn't.  That being said, it's likely not worth the risk to try it.  Precipitous deliveries are stressful to the baby and can be dangerous.

Question 8

is it safe to take castor oil to induce labor?

Accepted Answer

Depends...: Castor oil is a great way to have a bowel movement. if you are close to entering labor on your own, the cramping from your colon may stir up contractions in the uterus and labor will go from there. IF you are NOT ready to labor, you will have painful cramping and diarrhea, some uterine cramps but not any cervical dilation and you will still be pregnant after it all settles down.

Question 9

can rubbing castor oil on your belly induce labor?

Accepted Answer

Castor oil: Probably not. Castor oil as a base used in injectables has been shown to cause contractions. The oral use of castor oil has been said to cause contractions, but not proven to do so. But the oil is probably not absorbed in any significant amount thru the skin. DrG

Question 10

how much castor oil do i need to take to induce labor? i will be 41 weeks in 2 days.

Accepted Answer

I would not....: use castor oil as a natural induction method.  There are other natural induction methods that can be discussed with your physician.  Castor oil can lead to dehydration from the diarrhea it can produce.  There are other, safer methods.

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